Electrician, Level 4 at Burger Boat Company – Manitowoc, Wisconsin

SUMMARY:

Electricians are expected to install and repair electrical systems and electrical and electronic components on luxury yachts. They must be able to work with outside contractors. Must have knowledge to adjust and troubleshoot all electrical and electronic equipment as needed during the entire construction phase and any jobs as may be requested by the owners at the time of delivery.

Department: Electrical

Reports to: Production Supervisor - Electrical

WORKING MATERIALS:

Must be able to work various types of wiring, switchboards and sub panels typical of electrical/electronic work and be comfortable with expensive appliances and pieces of electrical/electronic equipment commonly used in luxury yachts.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Must have the ability to safely operate such equipment as: voltmeter, ammeter, continuity tester, other electronic test equipment, probe, soldering equipment, band saw, drill press and an assortment of hand and power tools and such other tools required in the electrician trade.

Each person must directly supply their own hand tools per the attached tool list and must have them available in the yard and in working order throughout their employment period.

SKILL LEVELS AND ADVANCEMENT:

Electrical employees are categorized into three different skill levels beginning with level 1, with the highest level being 3. The advancement of an employee to a higher skill/wage level shall be made only when the Company has a continuing need for an employee to perform work at that level and when the employee convincingly meets the next level’s criteria. An employee’s immediate supervisor may recommend that they be advanced. This nomination will be reviewed by at least the Director of Manufacturing for approval with input from the Boat Managers, Electrical Coordinator or Engine Room Coordinator.

Employees should expect that based on the ability of the person involved, they may move up a level or stay at the current level for longer periods than others working around them. In extremely rare cases, some may remain at their current skill level indefinitely. Although this would not be the Company’s goal, and likely not the goal of most employees, management does recognize that certain individuals are either unable or unwilling to learn the skills required to attain a higher level. Some employees may learn and adapt more quickly than others.

We are equally committed to creating an environment of continuous learning, creativity and process improvement whereby our wealth of talent and knowledge may be grown and developed on behalf of ourselves, Burger Boat Company and its customers.

EDUCATION:

High school or technical school where print reading, basic measurement skills and tool use has been learned.

Electrician – Skill Level 1

Employees in this level are expected to demonstrate through a positive attitude towards their job and the company, they are anxious to learn the trade and contribute positively to the company’s goals. They are expected to begin to formally educate themselves technically.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop proficiency in reading blueprints

1. Perform basic layout work
2. Organize and stock necessary parts
3. Perform rough-in wiring
4. Labeling and identifying cables and wiring systems
5. Possess knowledge and ability to work on 220/110 Volt AC Systems as well as single and 3 phase systems.
6. Maintain and ensure required quality by regular self-inspection and asking for critique from more experienced co-workers and supervisors.
7. Produce work that is accurate, of the required quality with the proper appearances and within a reasonable and acceptable time.
8. Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions and policies that can be given either orally or in written form (bill of materials, diagrams, blueprints and schematics)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

1. Read and write in English
2. Use decimal or fractional tape measure
3. Physical strength to perform work standing, bending, squatting, kneeling and climbing
4. Work with hands and arms overhead for extended periods
5. Possess willingness and ability to learn new jobs and take instructions
6. Be flexible and willing to work various shift schedules as required

Electrician – Skill Level 2

For employees to advance to this level, they are expected to demonstrate that they are anxious to progress in the trade, have started to broaden their skills and have gained more experience. At this level, the quality, appearance, accuracy and quantity of their work will become key elements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform all skill level 1 duties and responsibilities.

1. Perform advanced layout work
2. Build switch panels/boxes
3. Make and install necessary wiring, instrumentation, switch panels and related components as per written or oral instruction.
4. Make final connections of power supply wiring to equipment.
5. Replace faulty electrical components such as relays, switches, motors, and position sensing devices.
6. Test installations as specified or directed.
7. Wire pump motors and electrical control/switch panels.
8. Possess knowledge and ability to understand music/TV/CCTV/Phone/Alarm systems.
9. Work with 12/24/32 Volt DC Systems. Also including 120/208/220/ & 480 Volt AC Systems.
10. Possess ability and willingness to successfully train at least one level 1 employee and may from time to time be required to direct at least two other employees while still accomplishing their own work on schedule.
11. Utilize test equipment, multi-meter, power supplies and other electronic test equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

1. All level 1 qualifications and requirements
2. Possess a background consistent with requirements for skill level 2

Electrician – Skill Level 3

For employees to advance to this level, they are expected to have demonstrated that they consistently produce high quality work in a given time frame and that they can work independently with little or no supervision. They are further expected to have demonstrated that they belong on top of their field and have a thorough working knowledge of how other trades interface with their department in order to efficiently meet our production and quality goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform all skill level 1 & 2 duties and responsibilities.

1. Perform extensive layout work.
2. Develop schematics.
3. Solve all problems related to electrical systems.
4. Possess knowledge of advanced electronics (Radar, VHF, SSB, Satellite systems)
5. Demonstrate consistency and proficiency in all trade related knowledge and experience.
6. Possess ability and willingness to successfully train at least one level 1 and/or level 2 associate and may from time to time be required to direct at least two other associates while still accomplishing their own work on schedule.
7. If skill set permits, employee may be asked to perform material analyst job functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

1. All skill level 1 and 2 qualifications and requirements
2. Possess a background consistent with requirements for skill level 3

Electrician - Skill Level 4

A level 4 employee is expected to have demonstrated leadership and technical skills as a level 3 employee and is a uniquely trusted subject matter expert within the Electrical department, able to tackle our most challenging tasks and driving forward progress that the levels prior would not be able to do on their own.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform all Level 3 Electrician duties and responsibilities as necessary in support of the company’s goals and commitments.

1. Procure stock and boat specific materials by obtaining estimates.
2. Estimate stock needs and place orders for materials.
3. Research and test new products or procedures.
4. Coordinate information to and from engineering and other departments to assess what is required of the electrical department for projects.
5. Follow up on the progress of electrical projects and assist in problem solving.
6. In the absence of the Electrical Manager, the Electrical Supervisor must be able to:

1. Communicate with other departments concerning problems related to materials, technical requirements, staffing, scheduling, work coordination, etc.
2. Provide input regarding daily timesheet reviews.
3. Attend meetings as required.

1. With the Electrical Supervisor plan and coordinate work in support of the production schedules for the electricians on a daily, weekly, and long-term basis to:

1. Determine electrical personnel requirements for each project.
2. Determine support requirements from other departments
3. Provide subcontractor support where planned or required
4. Ensure project milestones are met
5. Evaluate progress and provide estimates of work hours remaining and completion dates
6. Identify material requirements, scheduling and delivery status verification

1. Assist the Value Stream Manager with electrician evaluations by submitting input on employee performance and attitude.

1. Work with the Value Stream Manager, Quality Systems Manager, and Warranty Manager to identify and implement strategies to:

1. Determine equipment, system, and process improvements.
2. Determine ways to control waste.
3. Encourage ideas and innovations to control production costs and reduce warranty issues.
4. Resolve problems and prevent recurring issues.

1. Work with engineering, value stream manager and other supervisors to:

1. Ensure equipment, furnishings, piping, and wiring are installed correctly to enable proper maintenance and maintain the vessel’s design characteristics.
2. Ensure detailed information necessary to complete tasks is available through prints and direct communication with the Engineering Department.
3. Ensure production drawings are reviewed prior to construction and feedback regarding clarity, content, ideas or issues are provided.
4. Provide technical support as required.

1. Ensure the electrical work is in accordance with Burger Boat Company standards of quality and workmanship.
2. Ensure all equipment and furnishings, whether installed or awaiting installation, are properly protected regardless of who is responsible for the area.
3. Ensure workspaces are maintained in a clean and orderly condition.
4. Maintain and protect production drawings and ensure only current revisions are used for production work.
5. Train and mentor for assigned personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

1. All skill level 1 through 3 qualifications and requirements
2. Possess a background consistent with requirements for skill level 4

Personal Tool Requirements for Employment – Electrician

Plastic toolbox and/or canvas tool bag (no metal tool boxes or tool belts allowed)

Wire cutter

Wire stripper

Standard screw driver

Standard long blade screwdriver

Standard Phillips screwdriver

Spintight socket set

6 piece open end wrenches

Needle nose pliers

Channel Lock pliers

Awl

Allen wrenches

Knife

6” adjustable wrench

Hammer

Holding screwdriver

Continuity tester

Folding rule

Center punch

Flashlight

Tap wrench set (up to 3/8”)

Torpedo level

Drill index (1/4” – 1/16”)

Note: Each employee is responsible for maintaining their personal tools. This list contains only the basic tools needed; each employee will find that some specialty tools will be useful to each individual employee.